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말이 부드러워야 답이 달콤하다

mari budureowo ya dabi dalkomhada
proverb★Intermediate— soft words bring sweet answers◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
Polite and gentle speech tends to elicit positive and favorable responses from others.
¶ Literal Meaning
If words are soft, the answer will be sweet.
Literal Breakdown
말이 부드러워야words should be soft+답이 달콤하다the answer is sweet
◇ Mental Image
The proverb evokes the image of sweetness and pleasantness in responses when polite and gentle language is used.
◈ When to Use
A manager advises a team member to use polite language when dealing with difficult customers to achieve better results.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb reflects the traditional Korean value of emphasizing politeness and gentleness in communication to maintain harmony and achieve positive outcomes.
informal

A proverb emphasizing that polite and gentle speech tends to elicit positive and favorable responses from others.

말이 부드러워야 답이 달콤하다니, 고객에게 친절하게 대하는 것이 중요하다.

Since soft words bring sweet answers, it's important to be kind to customers.

💡

This proverb highlights the importance of using gentle and polite language to achieve better outcomes in communication.

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말이 부드러우면 답이 달콤하다proverb
Soft words bring sweet answers

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This proverb is commonly used in situations where polite and gentle communication is encouraged, such as in customer service or interpersonal relationships.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness in Communication

The proverb underscores the importance of using polite and gentle language to achieve better outcomes in communication.

📖Word Origin

The proverb originates from traditional Korean wisdom emphasizing the value of polite and gentle speech in social interactions.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is often used to encourage people to speak politely and gently, as it suggests that such an approach will lead to more favorable responses.

Word Breakdown

말이 부드러워야
words should be soft
phrase
+
답이 달콤하다
the answer is sweet
phrase
한영사전

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